In order to allow Malaysians stranded in their respective hometown, Police have launched a smartphone application to apply for an interstate travel permit to return home. The application is called ‘Gerak Malaysia’ which can be downloaded from popular platforms like Google Playstore and Apple App Store. 

Applications can be submitted starting April 26. But applications already made on that date must be updated with confirmation of travel destination on April 29, federal criminal investigation department chief Datuk Huzir Mohamed said in a statement.

He said “All approval will be made through the Gerak Malaysia application.However, for those who cannot access the application can apply for an interstate travel permit via a written letter at the nearest police station.”

The app was designed to help the authorities in tracing and analysing users’ movement nationwide to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Putrajaya has indicated willingness to relax some travel restrictions despite having extended the movement control order (MCO), now at the tail-end of the third phase. The fourth phase will start April 28 last until May 12.

Yesterday, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said students who are stuck in campus will be sent home in stages from next Monday.

This arrangement will be handled by the government and will only apply to students who are returning to green zones.

For returning to the city from their hometowns, the travel period will be from May 1 to May 3.